As single episode DVDs go this is pretty good. One of the better, self-contained DW stories recently done. Overally I have to say I have come to like Matt Smith best of all for the new doctors, mainly because he's brought a real sense of humor to the role that the others haven't. But David Tennant was also very good in the role.

The BBC has released seasons of the show in odd ways from the American point of view (partial season, collector's editions etc.), which confuses things and makes it hard to collect all the shows in proper chronological order at reasonable cost. But if you are looking for just one DW flick to pass an evening with, you can't go wrong with this one.

I will translate this review for the spanish speaking fans of the Doctor!

The Especial is quite good, The Desert view looks alien indeed, but I think the red sands of the Monmgolian desert is more alien to me. Lady Cristina is funny, cocky and a great team with the Doctor. This especial have nothing to do with Eastern by the way, have a strong "influence" of Pitch Black. David performance remenbers me the last years of Tom Baker as The Doctor. The Episode fits perfect as part of any season of the Doctor.

Esta aventura del Doctor, recuerda mucho los escenarios y la trama de Pitch Black, es como si el Doctor viajara a ese planeta. El desierto parece un planeta lejano y Lady Cristina hubiese sido tremenda companion del Doctor de haber sido este episodio parte de un season completo. David me recuerda a las ultimas aventuras de Tom Baker como el Doctor, una pena que el gran Doctor 10 este llegando a su fin.

In this, the first of David Tennant's remaining specials--or the beginning of season 4.5, as some like to call it--the Doctor is not within the TARDIS, but rather aboard a bus with a crew of characters we'll come to know a bit better as this episode progresses. Also aboard this bus is a thief that the police are pursuing, Lady Christina de Souza. As they drive through a tunnel, a wormhole opens, and the bus and passengers are whisked away to an alien world much like a desert.

There are many good, solid performances in this episode, and many funny moments (most courtesy of Doctor Malcolm with UNIT, who I do hope returns in a future episode). If you are a fan of Doctor Who and David Tennant, this will not disappoint. The only disappointment is having to wait so many months for the next special to air!

Good Doctor Who special. Excellent chemistry with Lady Christina made me wish that she had been kept on as a companion for a while. The aliens were a bit hokey, but considering how serious the Doctor is from here through the End of Time, we needed a good fun romp on an alien world.

Recommended to all Doctor Who fans, and this one might be a pretty good introduction to Doctor Who for younger people. It's pretty fun and not too scary with lots of good action and some good problem solving as well as great banter between the characters.

This isn't the best Doctor Who episode ever and I think that's the problem for a lot of people. With only a single episode gracing our screens for the larger part of a year, I think were expecting something spectacular and amazing. This doesn't meet that bar, but it is a solid and entertaining hour of television.

The story is typical Doctor Who: the Doctor hops onto a bus trying to track a stray wormhole and he bus is thrown into another planet that is complete desert. Aliens lurk behind the Dunes and a strange cloud of objects approaches.

The story isn't as epic as the previous season finales. However, on the positive side, it also a little toned-down from the over-the-top pace that has characterized Davies' tenture on Doctor Who. For once, we take our time in getting to know the characters and the situation before things get crazy.

There are several things that make this episode work for me. First is Michelle Ryan, who is a great companion to the Doctor and who I hope we'll see again down the road. She continues the trend away from the helpless screaming companions, not only proving useful for the plot but matching the Doctor one-liner for one-liner. Second, is Davies' patented ear for character and dialogue. As ridiculous is the situation is (and as loopy as his science is) he always makes me ignore that with strong characters that I come to believe in and care for.

Finally, since this is the first DW episode ever in HD, I'll not that the transfer is spectacular. The desert looks amazing and the F/X stood up just fine on my plasma (although the flying bus looked a little weak). Fortunately, the episode does not try to overload on F/X; it would have had no problem fitting in with the old series.

This is a great episode. Michelle Ryan is terrific.

The adventures of the Tenth Doctor continue in this first special between seasons before David Tennant exits the role. After a heist of a British heirloom, Lady Christina finds herself next to the Doctor on a bus that is suddenly taken through a wormhole to another alien planet. Mysterious secrets about the planet and an approaching threat to earth itself make this an exciting dvd for your Doctor Who collection giving hints about the Doctor's next regeneration. Needless to say, this episode has plenty of action and suspense for all. Loved it!!!!

Another wonderful visit with the Doctor. David Tennant gives a great performance. The story is well-written and well-acted. I'd like to see Michelle Ryan again. This is a great adventure, and the ending is sure to move you.

I enjoyed it and hope that the series continues

Tennents Dr reignes.

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Being a big fan of Dr Who I buy the dvds/blurays when they come up at a cheap price. This is another good story but not one of the greatest, relying on tension more than action. It's still good but reminded me of Steven King's 'Langoliers' as the alien horde approaches them trapped on the broken bus (it was a plane in 'Langoliers' just escaping being devoured). It was still enjoyable but perhaps not the most original Dr Who. Worth buying if you're a fan. Sent quickly and well packed.

anything whovian is good. Waiting to see about the new female doctor though. Could be a big mistake.